5 killed and 19 hurt as roof collapses in Gujranwala

Five people were killed while more than 19 injured as roof of a shop collapsed in Gujranwala. The incident took place as a tremendous explosion occurred due to short circuit in a general store in the area of Satellite Town. Later, the building of the shop was caught on fire. A number of employees and clients present in the store were buried under the debris. Having information, rescue teams reached the site of occurrence and pulled 19 people and shifted them to the hospital where five people including 2 kids succumbed to injuries. The deceased kids are reportedly said to be of 2 and 4 years old.